Kathmandu, Jan 8: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has requested the Israeli government for the release of Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who is under the control of the Hamas.
Foreign Minister Rana made such appeal to Israeli government through Israel’s Ambassador to Nepal Shmulik Arie Bass during the latter’s courtesy call on her in Singha Durbar on Wednesday.
In the meeting, Foreign Minister Rana urged the Israeli government to take initiative to release Bipin Joshi from Hamas’ captivity. Minister Rana made such appeal in the wake of the news that the Hamas group was going to release 34 people from its captivity.
During the meeting, Ambassador Bass informed that the government of Israel had sent a list to Hamas a few months ago for the release of the elderly, women and children who were in critical condition under the Hamas control.
In October 2023, the militant Hamas group attacked Israeli land, killing more than 1,000 people, including 10 Nepalis. Bipin Joshi was said to be abducted by the group since then.
The government has continued its diplomatic efforts for the release of Bipin since then. Minister Rana has been urging for the safe release of Bipin while engaging in various regional and international communities, and the UN. RSS #Nepal
